County profile
York County, ME 42 departments
1,285 HIFLD personnel across 42 departments in York County · #2 of 16 in-state.
York County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,285 personnel across 42 departments) - #2 of 16 in-state; mix 2/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 16 in Maine
- 3.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 7% of roster in Kennebunk Fire and Rescue - Central Station
- 22 of 42 depts provide EMS
- 42 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in York County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,285 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
3.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (49 stations / 1,285 roster).
Largest book: Kennebunk Fire and Rescue - Central Station holds 7% of county personnel (94 of 1,285).
Photo-finish peer: Will County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve York County? ▼
York County has 1,285 total fire department personnel across 42 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 48% above the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in York County, ME? ▼
York County, ME has 42 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are York County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 42 departments (57%) in York County are volunteer.
Does York County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 23 departments in York County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for York County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.